Depp/Heard Trial Verdict

That's the last we'll ever see of this kind of conceited smirk.

What victim of domestic abuse goes around courtrooms with that look across her face - repeatedly. Even without saying a word, this picture speaks volumes. She's not a victim of domestic abuse; she was simply out to seek revenge through her hateful inner narrative that Depp must be destroyed to make Amber feel better.

When she talked about "his power" and "his influence" (again, repeatedly), that was mere projection for the kind of power, influence, and wealth she would herself like. Once a narcissist, always a narcissist.

She thought she was clever. Now Amber has been exposed for what she is and always will be: a liar, a manipulator, and a fake victim of abuse.

I'm not interested in women, as it happens. But she is the worst kind of woman you could possibly come into contact with.

I think you're ignoring the lengths that Heard and the media, in general, went to in order to present herself as a victim of domestic abuse. It was everywhere, and even someone like myself who avoids most social media, kept seeing her claims being presented, with Depp being portrayed as a brutal monster.

She played the crowd.. and many people didn't like being taken in by her. So, yeah, there was a sizable anti-heard crowd right from the beginning of the case, because quite a bit of his evidence was starting to come out along with questions about her claims. The UK case wasn't subjected to the same amount of scrutiny, with Depp just being assumed to be guilty.. this one was different.

Honestly, Heard brought all of this on herself. She manipulated public opinion, and it eventually bit her in the ass. Which is just wonderful in my book. Society will start recognising the manipulative nature of some women, and the issues surrounding domestic abuse along with the pressure against men to report it.

In fairness, I'd say the suicide risk is probably very high.

She presumably has a high net worth, but to lose $8+ million might destroy her life - maybe even her home?

Her reputation with work / acting has been irrevocably wrecked. Who would want to employ Amber, knowing what she is now guilty of and/or capable of?

Her lifestyle will be destroyed.

So whilst I am glad she lost this case, there is unfortunately the real risk that this could cause a very dangerous downward spiral.

And when in an improper state of mind, might she consider this ultimate wrecking ball as a way to punish Depp for causing this loss to her in the first place? It's irrational, but if she's not in the right frame of mind, she may well justify it to herself. Hopefully this doesn't come to pass.

I'd wonder how much of her personality disorder is faked just to garner sympathy or provide an excuse for her behaviour.. as for the vitriol agenda on social media, she started that all by herself first, and I doubt she cared what it would do to Depp.

I'd guess she'll end up penniless and disappear into the woodwork. She still has to deal with her "pledges" and that's a wholly different can of worms. She could see prison time for it, which would definitely end her career.

Completely concur.

I always make the obesity comparison.

"Yes, you may have proven that you are genetically predisposed to gaining weight. But your choice to eat 14 pizzas a week is not exactly helping the matter."

In other words, you manage decisions within your own personal context, and remain responsible for those actions accordingly.

Jesus Christ, the sky news commentary..... FFS

Heards team was pretty bad alright... although then again, look at what they had to work with? The fake crying, the mood swings on the witness stand, she came across as being so manipulative, and then, she couldn't keep her stories straight. Anyone, including her friends who disagreed was a liar.

Kinda hard for any lawyers to deal with that.

Camille Vasquez was exceptional throughout the trial; and clearly demonstrates what a competent lawyer brings for the price compared to the trash that Amber Heard dragged in from the ash heap to defend her.

I mean, anyone who has watched Heard's legal team trying to summon a competent defence would cringe.

At the same time, Amber Heard was smirking while her legal team were defending her, making her look like a total fool.

Oh, I agree. Depps teams was very smooth and professional. It's interesting just how different they were considering that Heard had the money to hire anyone she wished (still had access to her divorce money, in addition to her own accounts). "Did I read that right?" Hilarious. Heard's team really cemented Depp as being the favoured one when he managed to respond so well to their inept handling.

We don't really know that, do we?

She could easily have been coached badly, or wasn't the great actor she thought she was. It's not as if her team managed the examination of Depp well. TBH I was rather bemused at how slow, disorganised, etc they were. They didn't show any kind of style before Heard took the stand and well, ruined it properly.

I'd put it another way.

Her legal team are probably very astute. Had they been interrogating Ms Heard, they would have identified some serious problems. They probably internally knew this during the trial when Heard was being interrogated by Depp's team. Of course, they can't admit this kind of thing.

Just because a lawyer takes on a role, doesn't mean they necessarily believe it. They could probably see through Heard's inconsistencies just as much as Depp's legal team. They're all brewed from the same crop.